Xtreme vs Team Tidebound Prediction 6 September 2025
🔊 The Chinese derby in the battle for a playoff spot at The International! It was hard to imagine this scenario before the tournament started, but here we are. Who will come out on top in this crucial matchup? In our prediction, we'll attempt to answer this question!
Head-to-Head
With similar lineups, the teams have faced off a total of eight times: Tidebound have secured five victories, while Xtreme have won twice. It's also worth noting that the most recent encounter ended with an easy 2-0 win for NothingToSay's squad.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Xtreme Team Overview
Xtreme are pulling off something extraordinary. Before the tournament began, many predicted the team would end up in the lower bracket, but they are now arguably one of the top teams at The International 2025. Ame is in outstanding form, and the same goes for Xxs and XinQ. The team skillfully blends intriguing strategies with signature heroes, resulting in remarkable performances. Let's also highlight Xiao8, whose drafting at this championship has been impeccable.
Match Results: Xtreme

Team Tidebound Team Overview
Throughout the tournament, Tidebound have dropped just a single map. Surprisingly, it wasn't against Liquid or PARIVISION, but against NAVI at the very beginning of the tournament. At that point, the Chinese team hadn't yet warmed up. In the subsequent matches, Bach and his squad picked up significant momentum, dismantling some of the tournament's top favorites as if they were mere underdogs. It's clear to see that these guys are in phenomenal form, making them strong contenders for top positions here.
Match Results: Team Tidebound
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In this matchup, picking a favorite seems impossible. Both opponents are equally deserving of victory, making it highly likely that we'll witness the maximum number of maps in this encounter. Therefore, we recommend opting for over 2.5 total maps in this series.